HL Leonard Model 66 ACM Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

HL Leonard Model 66 ACM Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6A HL Leonard Model 66 ACM bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for what feels like a #5 or #6. Serial #1036. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces on my scale. The original owner's name is inked on the shaft, along with the serial number. Medium action. The rod is straight and the ferrules seat nicely. Excellent very lightly used condition, bordering on near mint. The reel seat shows a few light impressions and there are a few tiny traces of hand

Comes in the original vinyl pouch measuring a modest 4"x6"

dependable rod from one of biggest and longest lasting names in fly fishing

A nice Thomas and Thomas "Henry's Fork" model bamboo fly rod

lubed-up with new grease and ready to go

having been the President of AFTMA and President of Burke Fishing Lures

The grip is 5 1/2" long and styled to a standard Payne cigar

Later style varnish that is firm and lustrous

Inside the box has the small clips

The ferrules are 14/64 and 9/64 and the ferrule fit is good

Comes with the original box

German silver horseshoe drum release latch

I built this rod around 1995